West Coast University (WCU) BSN

[Yoda143]

Has anyone heard of any other BSN programs that place their students in SNFs, elementary/middle schools, and local community centers? During my time so far at WCU as a BSN student I have only been to two hospitals to do my clinical sites, the rest I've been placed in what I previously mentioned.

I have talked to multiple coworkers that are in different programs (BSN) and they get to do all their clinicals at hospitals and medical centers. As everyone knows, clinicals are an important part of our education and experience. It's frustrating that I am towards the end of my program and I feel behind and uncomfortable clinically due to my lack of exposure to actual hospitals. Any thoughts?

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Clinical sites are not always easy to come by. Additionally, nursing school does not teach you everything you need to know- the rest will come in orientation. As long as your school is approved by the BON to enable you to take NCLEX and preferably nationally accredited through ACEN or CCNE, you will have met the minimum requirements to function as a graduate nurse. (And don't forget, there's far more to nursing than just hospitals)

[aang]

Wow.. I've never heard this and am considering WCU. Thanks for the heads up.

[BookishNurse97, BSN, RN]

I'm currently at WCU, and graduate in May. For our beginner med surg rotation, we were placed at a snf. But every rotation after that, we were placed at a hospital of our choice. It could differ from every WCU location.

[NrsngRox11, LVN]

It's not that bad. Any opportunity you get on the floor whether it's snf or hospital or clinic, it all helps to prepare us for the real world. WCU is REGIONALLY accredited CCNE/WASC and in CA BRN. It's a legitimate school and is way better than [the new] Arizona College of Nursing  (<—they're nationally accredited and a lot of classes there are not transferrable) versus WCU is. Just my two cents. Best of luck!